1. Many of us don’t know the basic principles of our faith:
a. Salvation by grace alone (Eph.2:8 For it is by grace you are saved and not by works so no one can boast).
b. The fallen nature of man (Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God).
c. The Sovereignty of God—-is a theme throughout the Bible; the truth that God has authority to do what He pleases (I Chron. 29:11-12, Lam. 3:37-38, Ps. 115:3).
d. The inerrancy of scripture (II Tim. 3:16 All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, correcting, rebuking and training so that the man of God can be fully equipped).
e. The process of salvation (Romans 10:9-10 if you believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord and confess with your mouth, you will be saved)
2. Unfortunately, some of us don’t care enough about the lost to reach out to them. God insists we share our faith. When genuine faith is lived out, it flows through one’s speech.
Many people that don’t share their faith may be too self-centered or in biblical terms, have too much pride:
What will they think of me? Am I a fanatic, Am I trying to convict them instead of letting God’s Word do that? Am I ashamed of what I believe? Do I really care that this person might go to Hell? Is it too much accountability for me….will they be watching me for errors in my ways?
What if they ask me a question I can’t answer? Am I unable to lovingly express God’s grace and forgiveness which extends to all of mankind?